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    Category Maps;
    Author Walker, J.C. (Engraved by)
    Title A Map of the Principal Rivers Shewing Their Courses, Countries and Comparative Lengths.
    Publishing Information London: Chapman and Hall for The Society for the Disffusion of Useful Knowledge, April 1st, 1834
    Description Scale 1 degree to 69 English Miles or 1 degree to 25 French Leagues. Map size 39cmx31cm. Small stain on bottom right edge, not affecting map. Outline color. An unusual map showing the world's longest rivers all flowing into a large circular sea near the center of the sheet. A very novel and artistic way to compare rivers. Unusual as the SDUK generally produced maps with greater emphasis on information than aesthetics. Engraved by J. & C. Walker.
    Price £90.00
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